Social Democrats Campaign In Berlin

Social Democrats Campaign In Berlin

Social Democrats Campaign In Berlin

Sean Gallup

German Social Democrats (SPD) chancellor candidate Peer Steinbrueck arrives shortly before attending an SPD election rally to meet with writers who had signed an open letter to Chancellor Angela Merkel over the NSA surveillance scandal on September 16, 2013 in Berlin, Germany. Germany faces federal elections on September 22 and so far the SPD has less than half the support in polls compared to the governing German Christian Democrats (CDU), though the election outcome could force the two parties to form a coalition.

German Social Democrats (SPD) chancellor candidate Peer Steinbrueck arrives shortly before attending an SPD election rally to meet with writers who had signed an open letter to Chancellor Angela Merkel over the NSA surveillance scandal on September 16, 2013 in Berlin, Germany. Germany faces federal elections on September 22 and so far the SPD has less than half the support in polls compared to the governing German Christian Democrats (CDU), though the election outcome could force the two parties to form a coalition.

Social Democrats Campaign In Berlin

Carsten Koall

German Social Democrats (SPD) chancellor candidate Peer Steinbrueck arrives to speak to visitors at an SPD election rally on September 16, 2013 in Berlin, Germany. Germany faces federal elections on September 22 and so far the SPD has less than half the support in polls compared to the governing German Christian Democrats (CDU), though the election outcome could force the two parties to form a coalition.

German Social Democrats (SPD) chancellor candidate Peer Steinbrueck arrives to speak to visitors at an SPD election rally on September 16, 2013 in Berlin, Germany. Germany faces federal elections on September 22 and so far the SPD has less than half the support in polls compared to the governing German Christian Democrats (CDU), though the election outcome could force the two parties to form a coalition.

Social Democrats Campaign In Berlin

Carsten Koall

German Social Democrats (SPD) chancellor candidate Peer Steinbrueck speaks to visitors at an SPD election rally on September 16, 2013 in Berlin, Germany. Germany faces federal elections on September 22 and so far the SPD has less than half the support in polls compared to the governing German Christian Democrats (CDU), though the election outcome could force the two parties to form a coalition.

German Social Democrats (SPD) chancellor candidate Peer Steinbrueck speaks to visitors at an SPD election rally on September 16, 2013 in Berlin, Germany. Germany faces federal elections on September 22 and so far the SPD has less than half the support in polls compared to the governing German Christian Democrats (CDU), though the election outcome could force the two parties to form a coalition.

Social Democrats Campaign In Berlin

Sean Gallup

German Social Democrats (SPD) chancellor candidate Peer Steinbrueck speaks to visitors at an SPD election rally on September 16, 2013 in Berlin, Germany. Germany faces federal elections on September 22 and so far the SPD has less than half the support in polls compared to the governing German Christian Democrats (CDU), though the election outcome could force the two parties to form a coalition.

German Social Democrats (SPD) chancellor candidate Peer Steinbrueck speaks to visitors at an SPD election rally on September 16, 2013 in Berlin, Germany. Germany faces federal elections on September 22 and so far the SPD has less than half the support in polls compared to the governing German Christian Democrats (CDU), though the election outcome could force the two parties to form a coalition.

Social Democrats Campaign In Berlin

Sean Gallup

German Social Democrats (SPD) chancellor candidate Peer Steinbrueck arrives to speak to supporters at an SPD election rally on September 16, 2013 in Berlin, Germany. Germany faces federal elections on September 22 and so far the SPD has less than half the support in polls compared to the governing German Christian Democrats (CDU), though the election outcome could force the two parties to form a coalition.

German Social Democrats (SPD) chancellor candidate Peer Steinbrueck arrives to speak to supporters at an SPD election rally on September 16, 2013 in Berlin, Germany. Germany faces federal elections on September 22 and so far the SPD has less than half the support in polls compared to the governing German Christian Democrats (CDU), though the election outcome could force the two parties to form a coalition.

Social Democrats Campaign In Berlin

Sean Gallup

German Social Democrats (SPD) chancellor candidate Peer Steinbrueck speaks to visitors at an SPD election rally on September 16, 2013 in Berlin, Germany. Germany faces federal elections on September 22 and so far the SPD has less than half the support in polls compared to the governing German Christian Democrats (CDU), though the election outcome could force the two parties to form a coalition.

German Social Democrats (SPD) chancellor candidate Peer Steinbrueck speaks to visitors at an SPD election rally on September 16, 2013 in Berlin, Germany. Germany faces federal elections on September 22 and so far the SPD has less than half the support in polls compared to the governing German Christian Democrats (CDU), though the election outcome could force the two parties to form a coalition.

Social Democrats Campaign In Berlin

Sean Gallup

German Social Democrats (SPD) chancellor candidate Peer Steinbrueck (2nd from L) embraces SPD Chairman Sigmar Gabriel (C) as Berlin mayor Klaus Wowereit (2nd from R) and Hamburg mayor Olaf Scholz look on at an SPD election rally on September 16, 2013 in Berlin, Germany. Germany faces federal elections on September 22 and so far the SPD has less than half the support in polls compared to the governing German Christian Democrats (CDU), though the election outcome could force the two parties to form a coalition.

German Social Democrats (SPD) chancellor candidate Peer Steinbrueck (2nd from L) embraces SPD Chairman Sigmar Gabriel (C) as Berlin mayor Klaus Wowereit (2nd from R) and Hamburg mayor Olaf Scholz look on at an SPD election rally on September 16, 2013 in Berlin, Germany. Germany faces federal elections on September 22 and so far the SPD has less than half the support in polls compared to the governing German Christian Democrats (CDU), though the election outcome could force the two parties to form a coalition.

Social Democrats Campaign In Berlin

Sean Gallup

German Social Democrats (SPD) chancellor candidate Peer Steinbrueck scratches his head while speaking to visitors at an SPD election rally on September 16, 2013 in Berlin, Germany. Germany faces federal elections on September 22 and so far the SPD has less than half the support in polls compared to the governing German Christian Democrats (CDU), though the election outcome could force the two parties to form a coalition.

German Social Democrats (SPD) chancellor candidate Peer Steinbrueck scratches his head while speaking to visitors at an SPD election rally on September 16, 2013 in Berlin, Germany. Germany faces federal elections on September 22 and so far the SPD has less than half the support in polls compared to the governing German Christian Democrats (CDU), though the election outcome could force the two parties to form a coalition.

Social Democrats Campaign In Berlin

Sean Gallup

German Social Democrats (SPD) chancellor candidate Peer Steinbrueck speaks to visitors at an SPD election rally on September 16, 2013 in Berlin, Germany. Germany faces federal elections on September 22 and so far the SPD has less than half the support in polls compared to the governing German Christian Democrats (CDU), though the election outcome could force the two parties to form a coalition.

German Social Democrats (SPD) chancellor candidate Peer Steinbrueck speaks to visitors at an SPD election rally on September 16, 2013 in Berlin, Germany. Germany faces federal elections on September 22 and so far the SPD has less than half the support in polls compared to the governing German Christian Democrats (CDU), though the election outcome could force the two parties to form a coalition.

Social Democrats Campaign In Berlin

Sean Gallup

German Social Democrats (SPD) chancellor candidate Peer Steinbrueck speaks to visitors at an SPD election rally on September 16, 2013 in Berlin, Germany. Germany faces federal elections on September 22 and so far the SPD has less than half the support in polls compared to the governing German Christian Democrats (CDU), though the election outcome could force the two parties to form a coalition.

German Social Democrats (SPD) chancellor candidate Peer Steinbrueck speaks to visitors at an SPD election rally on September 16, 2013 in Berlin, Germany. Germany faces federal elections on September 22 and so far the SPD has less than half the support in polls compared to the governing German Christian Democrats (CDU), though the election outcome could force the two parties to form a coalition.

Social Democrats Campaign In Berlin

Sean Gallup

German Social Democrats (SPD) chancellor candidate Peer Steinbrueck speaks to visitors at an SPD election rally on September 16, 2013 in Berlin, Germany. Germany faces federal elections on September 22 and so far the SPD has less than half the support in polls compared to the governing German Christian Democrats (CDU), though the election outcome could force the two parties to form a coalition.

German Social Democrats (SPD) chancellor candidate Peer Steinbrueck speaks to visitors at an SPD election rally on September 16, 2013 in Berlin, Germany. Germany faces federal elections on September 22 and so far the SPD has less than half the support in polls compared to the governing German Christian Democrats (CDU), though the election outcome could force the two parties to form a coalition.

Social Democrats Campaign In Berlin

Sean Gallup

German Social Democrats (SPD) chancellor candidate Peer Steinbrueck speaks to visitors at an SPD election rally on September 16, 2013 in Berlin, Germany. Germany faces federal elections on September 22 and so far the SPD has less than half the support in polls compared to the governing German Christian Democrats (CDU), though the election outcome could force the two parties to form a coalition.

German Social Democrats (SPD) chancellor candidate Peer Steinbrueck speaks to visitors at an SPD election rally on September 16, 2013 in Berlin, Germany. Germany faces federal elections on September 22 and so far the SPD has less than half the support in polls compared to the governing German Christian Democrats (CDU), though the election outcome could force the two parties to form a coalition.

Social Democrats Campaign In Berlin

Sean Gallup

German Social Democrats (SPD) chancellor candidate Peer Steinbrueck speaks to visitors at an SPD election rally on September 16, 2013 in Berlin, Germany. Germany faces federal elections on September 22 and so far the SPD has less than half the support in polls compared to the governing German Christian Democrats (CDU), though the election outcome could force the two parties to form a coalition.

German Social Democrats (SPD) chancellor candidate Peer Steinbrueck speaks to visitors at an SPD election rally on September 16, 2013 in Berlin, Germany. Germany faces federal elections on September 22 and so far the SPD has less than half the support in polls compared to the governing German Christian Democrats (CDU), though the election outcome could force the two parties to form a coalition.

Social Democrats Campaign In Berlin

Sean Gallup

German Social Democrats (SPD) chancellor candidate Peer Steinbrueck (L), along with SPD Chairman Sigmar Gabriel (R) and SPD Bundestag faction head Frank-Walter Steinmeier, attends an SPD election rally on September 16, 2013 in Berlin, Germany. Germany faces federal elections on September 22 and so far the SPD has less than half the support in polls compared to the governing German Christian Democrats (CDU), though the election outcome could force the two parties to form a coalition.

German Social Democrats (SPD) chancellor candidate Peer Steinbrueck (L), along with SPD Chairman Sigmar Gabriel (R) and SPD Bundestag faction head Frank-Walter Steinmeier, attends an SPD election rally on September 16, 2013 in Berlin, Germany. Germany faces federal elections on September 22 and so far the SPD has less than half the support in polls compared to the governing German Christian Democrats (CDU), though the election outcome could force the two parties to form a coalition.

Social Democrats Campaign In Berlin

Sean Gallup

German Social Democrats (SPD) chancellor candidate Peer Steinbrueck greets supporters upon his arrival at an SPD election rally on September 16, 2013 in Berlin, Germany. Germany faces federal elections on September 22 and so far the SPD has less than half the support in polls compared to the governing German Christian Democrats (CDU), though the election outcome could force the two parties to form a coalition.

German Social Democrats (SPD) chancellor candidate Peer Steinbrueck greets supporters upon his arrival at an SPD election rally on September 16, 2013 in Berlin, Germany. Germany faces federal elections on September 22 and so far the SPD has less than half the support in polls compared to the governing German Christian Democrats (CDU), though the election outcome could force the two parties to form a coalition.

German Social Democrats chancellor candidate Peer Steinbrueck arrives... News PhotoAngela Merkel,Arrival,Attending,Author,Berlin,Bestof,Candidate,Democracy,Election,German Social Democratic Party,Germany,Horizontal,Peer Steinbrueck,Political Rally,Politics,Social Democratic Party,Topics,Topix,Waist UpPhotographer Sean GallupCollection: Getty Images News 2013 Getty ImagesBERLIN, GERMANY - SEPTEMBER 19: German Social Democrats (SPD) chancellor candidate Peer Steinbrueck arrives shortly before attending an SPD election rally to meet with writers who had signed an open letter to Chancellor Angela Merkel over the NSA surveillance scandal on September 16, 2013 in Berlin, Germany. Germany faces federal elections on September 22 and so far the SPD has less than half the support in polls compared to the governing German Christian Democrats (CDU), though the election outcome could force the two parties to form a coalition. (Photo by Sean Gallup/Getty Images)